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Australian retail sales are looking strong

Inside Retail

Australian retail sales reached a record high in the last three months of 2021. This was due to relaxed virus restrictions and end-of-year holiday shopping, which underpins a robust economic recovery. The fourth quarter sales data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed an 8.2 per cent increase in sales.

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Retail sales surge 9.4 per cent – but good times ‘could be short lived’

Inside Retail

Australian retail sales surged 9.4 per cent in March compared with the same month last year as the impact of Omicron on consumer shopping behaviour wore off. Month on month, sales were up 1.6 And the volume of retail sales reached a record $33.6 And the volume of retail sales reached a record $33.6

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10 Different Techniques to Try to Increase High-End Retail Sales

Retail Focus

Start Networking With Influencers Reach out to stylists, bloggers, influencers, and other relevant people in your industry to forge relationships. to create an immersive and upscale shopping experience. In Conclusion… These are just some of the techniques you can use to increase high-end retail sales.

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Half of UK consumers back a return to VAT-free shopping for tourists to boost retail spend and visitor numbers, Retail Technology Show research reveals

Retail Focus

Despite the Government refusing to overturn the abolition of the duty-free shopping for tourists in the Spring Budget, now half (50%) of UK consumers want the scheme to be reinstated, according to the latest research from Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event that connects retail’s changemakers and leading tech innovators.

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“Very few small shops left”: Biome founder on the plight of small retailers

Inside Retail

All of this has had a damaging effect on retail sales, which have been subdued in recent months. According to a joint study by the Australian Retailers Association and American Express, 32 per cent of small and medium businesses with a turnover of less than $50 million are feeling uncertain about the year ahead. “The

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Why independent retailers don’t always work in shopping centres

Inside Retail

Local governments and their communities around the world have been concerned for decades about the decay of their High Streets (called ‘strips’ in Australia, ‘Main Streets’ in America, and various other names in Asia), which is closely linked to the growth of shopping centres. Would they go well in a shopping centre?

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How Color Psychology Influences Retail Sales

Creative Displays Now

Other popular colors and their connection to the consumer psyche include: Blue: A tranquil hue that communicates trust and security, making this a go-to choice for financial institutions and tech products. The post How Color Psychology Influences Retail Sales appeared first on Creative Displays Now.

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